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Utilizing Gravitational Energy as an Alternative Source To Produce Usable Electricity

S.M. Mehedi Hasan, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Md. Raihan Mostafiz, Md. Shahriar Sakib, Md. Sajid Hossain

Abstract


Gravity is one of the most available and cheap source of energy. Utilization of gravity is being done from ancient times. But utilizing it as a source of electricity is not much old concept. Gravity light is an example of gravitational energy conversion to electrical energy. Using gravity as the main energy source a simple lever mechanism that would provide torque which will be rotating a generator via fly wheel. While moving, the vehicles possessing some kinetic energy that is wasted. This kinetic energy can be utilized on the lever mechanism to lift up the weight and in turn the generator can be rotated via fly wheel. This paper presents a comprehensive review on harvesting electrical energy using gravity as the main source. From this study, one is able to gain an idea about energy harvesting from gravity, its use in a road highway for energy production, an estimate of the cost of such setups and a possible means of putting together such a contraption.


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